New DC hired?

[wanga]

Return of the Golden child. Hopefully.
All the best Al, some changes and fresh faces and ideas much needed.

[BFritz21]

(8 hours ago)BFritz21 Wrote: He had the second-best defense scoring defense going into that game. It's not his fault that OSU is a level above the rest of college football!




He held Georgia to 10 points, A&M, who was second in scoring, to 13, Navy and Army, ranked 9th and 13th in scoring, to 14 points each, and was 11th(?) in yards allowed.

He's a great signing!

(7 hours ago)ERIC1 Wrote:   if a player does not have the physical skills and smarts...regardless of the scheme...he will fail...and I would imagine that the majority of players selected in the draft are chosen for their physical abilities, effort and smarts...rather than a particular scheme that a team is using that year..and I got some news for you ....schemes are changed up numerous times during the course of a game..I hope Golden works out ...but when he played a team like Ohio State..on the national stage...a team with superior athletes...goldens scheme looked pathetic

You skip over my post?

[Clark W Griswold]

(7 hours ago)ERIC1 Wrote: if a player does not have the physical skills and smarts...regardless of the scheme...he will fail...and I would imagine that the majority of players selected in the draft are chosen for their physical abilities, effort and smarts...rather than a particular scheme that a team is using that year..and I got some news for you ....schemes are changed up numerous times during the course of a game..I hope Golden works out ...but when he played a team like Ohio State..on the national stage...a team with superior athletes...goldens scheme looked pathetic

And the argument I would have is that scheme only gets you so far. That Ohio St team was friggin loaded with players who are NFL ready. Both RBs and WR2 will be good NFL players. And their WR1 is a 19 year old who could burn a lot of NFL DBs right now.

They also did much better in the second half for what it’s worth.

I don’t know how it will work out for him as DC but you can’t judge him on just that game. I don’t think any scheme could over come that talent gap.

[Luvnit2]

I am no expert so hope is best ZT hire ever.

ND lost a top 15 CB and top 3 cover corner midway through the season They also lost 2 key DL for the OSU game.

He made great strides in 1 year and overcame injury. OSU got hot at the time. Playing OSU is a dome favors them also versus bad weather. OSU had a great playoff and deserved the title over my ND team.

Some mentioned Xavier Watts, he did not have his best game against OSU, but I really like him. Great instincts, solid tackler and great ball skills. I would love him in round 2 if we don't sign a vet safety to replace Geno (please cut).

[TecmoBengals]

Conway wrote this about Golden:

Quote:In addition to bringing back a coach Taylor holds in high regard; it allows the Bengals to keep the same scheme for the most part. Golden will certainly make tweaks to the defense and put his stamp on the group. His biggest task will be getting the most out of Cincinnati’s young players on defense.

Link: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2025/01/22/bengals-to-hire-al-golden-as-next-defensive-coordinator/77838304007/

I'm not sure I want Golden keeping the same scheme.

[Au165]

(5 hours ago)TecmoBengals Wrote: Conway wrote this about Golden:


Link: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2025/01/22/bengals-to-hire-al-golden-as-next-defensive-coordinator/77838304007/

I'm not sure I want Golden keeping the same scheme.

I would expect we see more blitzing and man coverage based on his numbers while at ND. I think he favors more aggression over Lou historically looking to bend not break.

[Jojo the Circus Boy]

(5 hours ago)Au165 Wrote: I would expect we see more blitzing and man coverage based on his numbers while at ND. I think he favors more aggression over Lou historically looking to bend not break.

Yay, maybe no more 3rd and 8 in the 4th quarter with corners sitting 10 yards back

[Bengal Dude]

(01-21-2025, 07:28 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: So, your hope is Zac hires a dud so he will be fired. Did I sum it up well?

I hope he hires the best DC in the 2025 NFL season and behind and he helps Burrow, Chase, Trey, Mike Brown and ZT win the Super Bowl.

You did not sum it up well. Multiple local reporters have hinted that you don't get multiple chances at blowing up a staff and keeping your job. They've also said that these hires are Zac's decisions. If these falter, then it's most likely the end of Zac's run here.

I'm not hoping for anyone's failure. Burrow is the best shot we've ever had at winning a Super Bowl. I don't want to waste his career.